Major Upgrades Completed at Kendall/MIT Station
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Kendall/MIT Station on the Red Line.
MBTA
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and local leaders celebrated the completion of upgrades made at Kendall/MIT Station on the Red Line.
In April, RT&S reported the outbound Kendall/MIT head house was open for service after a recent renovation with a new glass enclosure, elevator, staircase, and an additional accessible glass elevator. Now, major improvements have been made, making the station safer and more accessible.
The MBTA says the project was made possible with efforts by MBTA, MIT, BXP, and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. As part of the project, crews renovated the inbound and outbound entrances at the station. There are now new escalators, elevators, stairways, and upgraded public spaces.
Governor Maura Healey joined the celebration, stating, “”Every day, thousands of people rely on Kendall/MIT Station to get to work, class, medical appointments and home to their families. . . These improvements will make those trips safer, more reliable, and will create a better experience for everyone who passes through this station. This project shows what’s possible when government, businesses and community partners work together to invest in modern transportation infrastructure that supports housing, jobs and economic growth. We’re grateful to MIT, BXP, the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority and the MBTA for their partnership in making these improvements possible.”
“I want to thank MIT and BXP for partnering with the MBTA to renovate the inbound and outbound headhouses at Kendall/MIT Station. These headhouses are the front door to Kendall Square and the front door to the MBTA system for everyone who lives, works, studies, and visits. . . Under the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, we look forward to building on successes like Kendall Square and fostering more partnerships and transit-oriented development throughout the MBTA system, because when transit thrives, communities and entire regions thrive,” said Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Philip Eng.
